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The Rising Well-Being of the Young

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  • Blanchflower, D-G
  • Oswald, A-J

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Many observers believe that times are growing harder for young people in Western society. This paper looks at the evidence and finds that conventional wisdom appears to be wrong.

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  • Blanchflower, D-G & Oswald, A-J, 1997. "The Rising Well-Being of the Young," Papers 16, Centre for Economic Performance & Institute of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:cepies:16
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    Keywords

    YOUTH ; QUALITY OF LIFE;

    JEL classification:

    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being

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